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Hi folks!

Merry Christmas to you and your family! I sincerely hope you are having a joyous holiday season.

Not sure what to get your loved one this year? We sell Marina Shores Gift Certificates in the Admin Office. Call or stop by and we’ll print out a gift certificate toward storage, electric, lift fees or pool memberships. (757) 496-7000.

I’m excited to see everyone at our December Member Social on Thursday, December 10th from 5pm to 8pm at O’Leary’s Bar & Grill.  Don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Toy Drive! Along with the complimentary appetizers provided by O’Leary’s, Marina Shores will be providing a keg to help celebrate the holidays. As always, there will be Happy Hour drink specials as well. Please RSVP to let us know you will be coming.

In this issue:

• Toy Drive!
• LAST SALE on 2016 Pool Memberships
• Holiday Events Around Town
• Off-Season Hours
• December Member Social
• Striper Season Discount

Please keep in mind, all leases, even month-to-month leases, require a 30 day notice prior to your lease termination date. If your lease ends on 01/31/2016, your notice needs to be submitted by 01/01/2016 at the latest.

We are always interested in feedback. If you have any comments or suggestions please send us an email.

Happy boating everyone!
Taylor (757) 496-7000

Toy Drive. Help Us Spread Cheer!

The Annual Toy Drive for the Noblemen is now underway. This annual Toy Drive began in 2005 and the effort is now a significant component of the year-long philanthropy that the Noblemen provide in the Hampton Roads area.

It’s simple:

Give smiles with toys! Donate new, unwrapped toys at our Administration Office (look for the green bin). We will also have our collection bin at our December Member Social at O’Leary’s Bar & Grill. The Noblemen will collect the toys on December 23rd to distribute to the various programs in our city that help children.

2016 POOL MEMBERSHIPS ON SALE NOW!

Sale ends 12/31/2015!

This will be the final sale on pool memberships before the price goes up.

HOLIDAY EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Need to get out of the house? Take the family or that special person to one of the many Hampton Roads spectacular holiday celebrations.

• Holiday Parade at the Beach
  • Saturday December 5, 2015
  • 5:30pm
• MacArthur On Ice
  • November 21, 2015 through January 18, 2016
• Winter Carnival
  • November 23, 2015 through January 20, 2016
• Holiday Lights at the Beach
  • November 20, 2015 to January 2, 2016
• Santa’s Seaside Village
  • Thursdays – Sundays
    November 27th – December 27th

OFF-SEASON HOURS

December thru February.

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM : MON – FRI

Admin office is closed on Sundays.

Remember:

• Lifts stop moving boats 30 minutes prior to closing.
  
• 24 hr notice is required for trailer loads/unloads.
• Night launch requests can be made up until one hour before closing. (do not leave a message)
• Work Rack requests must be made in person. No call-ins.

YOU’RE INVITED!

Member Social at O’Leary’s

Get To Know New Friends & Greet Old Ones As Well.

Thursday
December 10th, 2015
5:00pm-8:00pm ‘ish’
O’Leary’s Bar & Grill

(Across N. Great Neck at Marina Shores Shoppes)

REMEMBER TO BRING A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY TO DONATE

Come for the networking and socialization, stay for drinks and appetizers!
This is a FREE event with cash bar, but registration is appreciated. Please call the main office at 757-496-7000 or…

STRIPER SEASON DISCOUNT

Call us to inquire about our STRIPER SEASON STORAGE SPECIAL. Perfect for the angler seeking temporary storage while they chase the fish.  NO SECURITY DEPOSIT and ONLY ONE MONTH MINIMUM. Dry or Wet.

NUTS ‘N BOLTS

Bicycles: Please use the bike racks to store your bikes. DO NOT store bikes at the entrance to the dock ramps. Bikes found at the entrance to ramps are subject to confiscation.

Boats & Brides = $$$: Remember fans, if you refer a boater or a bride you earn up to $200 CASH! Membership not required to be eligible for reward.

E-Dock Reservations: Dry storage customer may call in as early as Monday to request a weekend wet slip on E-Dock. Reservations are first-come, first-serve and limited to availability.

Fuel Containers: Due to environmental regulations the EPA prohibits you from fueling your boat with outside containers.

Late Fees: Be sure to pay your dockage by the 5th of each month to avoid the 18% late fee and red tag fee ($75).

Lock Your Dock: Marina Shores is the only Marina in the area with locking gates to each dock. Please be sure to lock the gate each time you enter or leave your dock. If you need access or forget your key you can come to the administrative office or talk to any staff member. If you see someone you don’t know on the dock please let a Marina Staff member know or call 496.7000.